Avian influenza found in South Carolina

[NanaK]

I'm telling myself that Spring is the Northern migration, and thus the birds (infected and otherwise) are most likely moving away from me - its the New England states coming under the gun next, then eastern Canada. If it survives long enough to reach the Canadian grounds, and mixes with the birds from the other flyways, then the fall migration will be bad for about half the (geographic) country - the most populous half.

apart from the two birds inexplicably found near Miami. Still scratching my head over them.

It's already in Canada.
The first cases in North America were reported in Canada 12-31-21. There has since been a second report there.
Links-
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/avian-flu-newfoundland-labrador-1.6304817
and
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/avian-flu-spread-newfoundland-1.6310954

I watched a webinar from USDA from 1-20-22. It was interesting.
Link here-

There was a Q & A at the end of the webinar and someone ask would samples be taken from the other flyways. She said at this point they were looking at the points of entry from birds that may enter North America from Europe or Asia which is usually east and west coasts including Alaska. So how would we know how prevalent it is between coasts?

It sounded like to me it had to do with budget. But you can watch and decide for yourself.

Also found this-
Implementation Plan for Avian Influenza Surveillance in Waterfowl in the United States Summer FY 2021 – Winter FY 2022

I hope I am posting these links correctly. Old lady here with limited computer skills. If anyone has problems please just ask. I'll do the best I can.

 

[Weeg]

It's already in Canada.
The first cases in North America were reported in Canada 12-31-21. There has since been a second report there.
Links-
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/avian-flu-newfoundland-labrador-1.6304817
and
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/avian-flu-spread-newfoundland-1.6310954

I watched a webinar from USDA from 1-20-22. It was interesting.
Link here-

There was a Q & A at the end of the webinar and someone ask would samples be taken from the other flyways. She said at this point they were looking at the points of entry from birds that may enter North America from Europe or Asia which is usually east and west coasts including Alaska. So how would we know how prevalent it is between coasts?

It sounded like to me it had to do with budget. But you can watch and decide for yourself.

Also found this-
Implementation Plan for Avian Influenza Surveillance in Waterfowl in the United States Summer FY 2021 – Winter FY 2022

I hope I am posting these links correctly. Old lady here with limited computer skills. If anyone has problems please just ask. I'll do the best I can.

Thanks for updating with all of this info. Its very helpful. Its really great information. I appreciate all the time your putting into these updates.

 

[igorsMistress]

It's already in Canada.
The first cases in North America were reported in Canada 12-31-21. There has since been a second report there.
Links-
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/avian-flu-newfoundland-labrador-1.6304817
and
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/avian-flu-spread-newfoundland-1.6310954

I watched a webinar from USDA from 1-20-22. It was interesting.
Link here-

There was a Q & A at the end of the webinar and someone ask would samples be taken from the other flyways. She said at this point they were looking at the points of entry from birds that may enter North America from Europe or Asia which is usually east and west coasts including Alaska. So how would we know how prevalent it is between coasts?

It sounded like to me it had to do with budget. But you can watch and decide for yourself.

Also found this-
Implementation Plan for Avian Influenza Surveillance in Waterfowl in the United States Summer FY 2021 – Winter FY 2022

I hope I am posting these links correctly. Old lady here with limited computer skills. If anyone has problems please just ask. I'll do the best I can.

The flyways overlap somewhat at the borders, so I would think there’s potential for it to crop up between the coasts. It’ll depend on how bad it gets and where the birds carry it.

 

[igorsMistress]

Was wondering if anyone's heard anything about this?

https://www.wral.com/who-dumped-hundreds-of-dead-chickens-in-the-woods-of-sampson-county/20122956/

Local stations said they did not think it was due to disease but I've not heard any more info. I'd like to know what killed those birds

That’s crazy. Nothing was said about testing for disease or anything in the video either. I don’t have chickens right now and I guess I’m going to wait quite a while before I get more.

 

[tripletfeb]

It's in Indiana, in a commercial turkey flock

 

[RubelliteRose]

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ou...e-information/avian/avian-influenza/2022-hpai

This link shows all 90 confirmed cases from SC, NC, VA, and FL

Thanks for the link. Apparently there was a case found in my city last week - thanks for not saying anything VA.
It looks like VA, currently, only has guidelines for hunters. https://dwr.virginia.gov/wildlife/diseases/avian-influenza/
I guess it is a good thing we have been keeping our flock in the run all week due to increased hawk activity.

 

[3KillerBs]

That’s crazy. Nothing was said about testing for disease or anything in the video either. I don’t have chickens right now and I guess I’m going to wait quite a while before I get more.

It shouldn't be a problem for you if you have a covered run with mesh small enough to keep birds out.

 

[NanaK]

It's in Indiana, in a commercial turkey flock

Wonder if those turkeys had access to a pond or field where they could interact with ducks and such?

 

[tripletfeb]

Wonder if those turkeys had access to a pond or field where they could interact with ducks and such?

No clue. Good question though

 

[Folly's place]

I just saw the USDA notification about the turkeys in Indiana too. Way too close to home!!!
My birds will be inside for now,
.Mary